full of things one could poke fun at; full of inconsistencies; absolutely ridiculous
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
military provisions and cavalry horse fodder
physical distribution; distribution of goods; logistics
emergency demands; special procurement (particularly in time of war)
murder; homicide; manslaughter
to be dispersed; to get separated
entreaty; appeal; petition
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
crumpled; wrinkled; crinkled; creased
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
locality; local area; local stock exchange; local dealer
macaron (meringue-based sandwich cookie); French macaroon
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
friendship; friendly relations; fellowship
chamber maid; female servant; area around the hips; waist area
looking depressed; long face
to roll about; to writhe about
management; administration; cutting up and serving food; cut and fill (e.g. earthwork)
to row a boat; to nod off; to doze off
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
American film; American movie
Department of Defense (USA); the Pentagon; Ministry of Defence (UK, etc.)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
being satisfied; being convinced; understanding
professor; teaching; instruction
lack of filial piety; disobedience to one's parents